Product Owner - SC Cleared

Our client a leading consultancy in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dynamic Product Owner with significant experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) to join their team on a contract basis. This role will be based in Reading with hybrid working options available. Key Responsibilities: * Partnering with key business stakeholders to shape high-level IAM requirements, compiling these needs into an overall IAM Product strategy. * Managing the IAM Product team to deliver the agreed Product roadmap, delivering valuable, robust, and secure IAM solutions. * Acting as the key interlock to the business, translating stakeholders’ needs into Product requirements. * Eliciting detailed Product requirements and prioritising and managing the IAM Product backlog. * Ensuring security, compliance, and risk management for the IAM Product. * Providing functional test support to the IAM Product team, ensuring developed solutions align with specifications. * Acting as the ‘Voice of the Customer’ in the IAM Product team, advocating for a positive user experience. * Advising business and Digital Information stakeholders on the latest technological developments. Job Requirements: * Comprehensive experience managing IT delivery, from requirements elicitation through to release. * Solid understanding of IAM concepts, technologies, and protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP). * Strong understanding and hands-on experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, ForgeRock). * Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with senior business stakeholders. * Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt). * Strong analytical skills and ability to define complex Product use cases. * High ethical standards when handling confidential information. * Good command of the English language, including creating reports, documents, and other written materials. Desirable Qualifications: * A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. * Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent. * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). * Prior experience in IAM, Cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, Cloud Engineering or IAM Product Management. If you are an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Identity & Access Management and are ready to lead the IAM Product team to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our clients prestigious team in Reading